Blackbird Healing Arts

This may be a mixed up time of year for many, especially this year. It’s also a time to get creative and find the light in small moments. We are wishing each of you moments of peace, rest, play and lightness of being.

Unexpected art moment!

SAVE THE DATES! CATA-ACAT 2020 Virtual Conference: Sustaining and Expanding Creative Practices in Unprecedented Times We are excited to announce that the CA...TA-ACAT 2020 Virtual Conference will take place this fall, over three weeks on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, on November 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22. In order to offer a conference program that is flexible and accessible in consideration of time zones, work/life schedules, and effects of extended screen time, while still creating space for connections, experientials and sharing, we're scheduling the conference sessions over three weekends, with shorter periods of synchronized programming each day and presentations that can be accessed online anytime. Attendees can choose any number of sessions to participate in. Please stay tuned for more details and call for proposals to be announced later this month, or visit our website at https://www.canadianarttherapy.org/conference/ Original artwork: "Bouquets" by Phuong Nguyen (DVATI) Art Therapy with Phuong Toronto, ON Full image and story behind the artwork on https://www.instagram.com/cata_photos_acat/

LOCAL YYC GIVEAWAY We’ve teamed up with some of our favourite Haysboro businesses to bring you an amazing prize pack featuring local products and services. Check out what's up for grabs: Online Art therapy session + art pack... Lanigan and Edwards gift basket Local honey + beehive inspection w/t beekeeper BBQ meat box 4 x individual Pilates sessions Cedar garden planter box Financial consultation session + 2 RFID blocking sleeves Back and front yard lawn cut TO ENTER: 1. Like and share this post 2. Tag a friend and tell us how you’re supporting local businesses Don’t forget to follow Empire Provisions Courage Bird Pilates Haysboro Fit Bear Bait Honey Lanigan & Edwards Wine Blackbird Healing Arts Mortgage Tree Guys to get the latest from some of Haysboro’s finest local businesses. *Open only to residents of Calgary, Alberta. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years of age. Winner will be picked from a pool of Instagram and Facebook entries by a random generator. Contest runs now until June 14, 2020 11:59pm. One winner will be selected by June 17, 2020. Pilates and personal training can be redeemed once studios reopen. #supportlocalyyc #giveaway #buylocalyyc #haysboro

Blackbird Healing Arts Collective offers online Art Therapy video sessions. Are you curious about how art therapy could support you in your own home? We are too! We used to think that doing art therapy over a video chat would be impossible, now a month into our own isolation, it’s become quite natural to connect and create with clients through a video chat. Staying curious and courageous has allowed us all to find innovative ways of self-care and emotional connection. If you are interested in Art Therapy or counselling support, please connect with us by message, email or phone. Information about pricing, online set up, and art materials required will be provided. We look forward to connecting with you.

Here are some great ideas for a little creative distraction and self-care you can do at home. Share some of your creative moments that are helping right now.#dontneedtobeanartist https://www.cbc.ca//5-stress-relieving-activities-recommen

This is a time when the arts become an even more magical resource as we connect with our ‘being' and disconnect from our ‘doing’. Inviting each of us to find new ways to create, express and play. #createaplayspace #youdonthavetobeanartist

Reflecting on our 20/20: Visioning our Intentions Retreat. Grateful for time spent in community and how it continues to nourish and inspire. SpiritWood Retreat Sarah Wong

Changing pace has meant there has been space to look back and reflect in gratitude for all the amazing connection and art creation. Thank you to @hull_services and @annie.arttherapy for being incredible collaborators. @ Hull Services